More than a third of mums feel identity lost since giving birth

More than a third of mums feel they have lost their identity since becoming a mother and one in six have wanted to "disappear" at some point since giving birth.

More than a third of mums feel identity lost since giving birth

More than a third of mums feel they have lost their identity since becoming a mother and one in six have wanted to "disappear" at some point since giving birth.

While the vast majority of women say motherhood has made them happier, most also say that they feel overwhelmed, lonely and/or anxious.

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